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Have you found the perfect party dress? Do share...

168 replies

NancyMumsnet · 23/11/2012 15:58

We're trying to compile a list of your most coveted Christmas and New Year party dresses and outfits in time for the festive season, and we'd really appreciate your help - so if there's something you've spotted while out and about or while browsing online, please post the link here and we'll pick some of the most popular ones.

This is thread for genuine MNers to post genuine recommendations. Please don't break our Talk Guidlines by posting spam...

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FrogsgoLaDiLaDiLa · 28/11/2012 15:00

It's on its way (excited!) I got it in the US on Cyber Monday so they had 25% off everything. I think there was 20% off stuff on the UK website on the same day Laska so fingers crossed you won't get bombarded.

LaughToSeeAPuddingCrawl · 28/11/2012 15:02

Hmm - pic not showing, will try again.

LaughToSeeAPuddingCrawl · 28/11/2012 15:04

I give up...

10outof10 · 28/11/2012 16:30

Phase Eight Milly Lace Dress when there was 20% off the other week.

scubagoose · 28/11/2012 17:47

www.johnlewis.com/363135/Product.aspx?SearchTerm=phase+eight+vienna

I have been coveting this dress online for weeks my 40th in Jan and having a party so want something special..

today Johnlewis are pricematching House of fraser sale so 20% off.. time to get the credit card out.. hope its as nice in the flesh as it looks online.

fingers crossed

MsTimTam · 28/11/2012 18:06

HalleLouja - the green one you linked is a lovely colour, I tried that one as well last year but wanted a black one.

I need to stop checking this thread or my credit card may start protesting, some gorgeous dresses!

scubagoose · 28/11/2012 18:22

bunnylubowski if you are a sucker for red lace have you seen this one?

www.johnlewis.com/356406/Product.aspx

StockingFilly · 28/11/2012 18:27

A structured balck peplum with short or capped sleeves. Classic LBD of the season, forgiving on slight tum...and they are everywhere, for all budgets and most figures (Asos do a range for the larger lady).

I got mine from River Island and have had many compliments.

laughinggnome · 28/11/2012 19:17

I would be saving my pennies for this dress if I had somewhere lovely to where it to

laughinggnome · 28/11/2012 19:19

bugger - will just have to do link

www.vivienofholloway.com/en/category/jezebel-pencil-dress/jezebel-pencil/1207/

laughinggnome · 28/11/2012 19:19

wear not where - sigh*

Laska42 · 28/11/2012 20:43

frogs How did you manage that? ,, the US ASOS site told me that it wouldn't deliver to me here in UK.. no bombardment yet .. it may be ok after all..

Laska42 · 28/11/2012 20:49

MY Coast Caitlyn came today .. its fab! really understated but with the ra ra skirt and the silk ribbon at the back is just fab,. I'm going to wear it everywhere! .. definitely recommend

cocolepew · 28/11/2012 20:59

I love the red New Look one, I'll have to investigate!

WentworthMillerMad · 28/11/2012 21:19

Thanks scubagoose - just bought the red lace one. I love it!

UrbanSpaceMonkey · 28/11/2012 21:31

Hopefully Dh will be channeling this look

sailorsgal · 28/11/2012 21:33

Not going anywhere special at xmas but fancy this one for a ball in the New Year. Will wait to see if it goes on sale.

sailorsgal · 28/11/2012 21:35

Aaargh my link didn't work. Its the Scarlett and Nude Paloma maxi dress from Phase Eight. I tried to link from the debenhams website.

sailorsgal · 28/11/2012 21:42

here is the pic, hopefully.

sailorsgal · 28/11/2012 21:49

Absolutely last time I promise. Blush

AWimbaWay · 28/11/2012 22:19

sailorsgal's dress (I think). Phase eight have a few nice dresses this season.

garlicbaubles · 28/11/2012 22:44

I'm breathlessly stunned by all the dresses! This has GOT to be the best winter in ages for exciting designs. They seem to have sprung out of nowhere - street has trounced couture again (love it when that happens!)

Despite seething with envy, I'm really appreciating everyone's posts! Thanks :)

Themilkybarisonme · 28/11/2012 23:40

I love this dress AND it's reduced but sold out in a 14 Angry

www.riverisland.com/women/dresses/branded-dresses/black-sequin-trim-Forever-Unique-dress--625872

My DH is a big sci fi fan so sparkly shoulders are IN.

trumpton · 29/11/2012 08:28

Not a dress but a lovely soft sparkly tunic jumper. so flattering on. Not a brilliant photo either but the moment I saw it in October I bought it.

trumpton · 29/11/2012 08:32

Bolleux !! Link here